Program Director Resume Example Brooklyn Community Services

PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Summary

Creative Radio Personality with over 25 years of on-air experience. Articulate communicator with engaging interpersonal skills and knowledge of broadcast equipment. Dedicated to increasing rates and maintaining high levels of regular listeners.

Innovative Radio Personality with significant experience in public relations and production management. Offering exceptional marketing skills to create strong brand awareness. Effective at initiating engaging discussion with guests and callers.

Skills

Customer engagement
Strong communication skills

Voiceover production
Digital music proficiency

Experience

Program DirectorBrooklyn Community Services | Brooklyn , NY | June 1998 - Current

Planned and scheduled regular and special event programs to meet established goals.

Oversaw completion of productivity goals and educated employees on established company processes.
Created comprehensive progress reports on all programs to show progress.
Managed program operations and provided strategic leadership for all workers.
Increased business revenue through proactive management of relationships and sales strategies.
Designed and implemented standard operating procedures in various departments for optimal efficiency.
Kept programming on tight schedules, maintaining optimal quality standards to keep audiences informed or entertained.
Increased [KZWA's] program effectiveness by implementing strategic operational improvements.

Disc JockeyActua Corporation | Tampa , FL | April 1998 - Current

Called out to guests via microphone, encouraging dancing and participation in upbeat songs at weddings and other celebrations.
Organized call and answer system for shows to increase audience participation by [Number]%.
Organized over [Number] shows and created segment sheets for [Number] employees.
Met with sponsors to solicit over $[Amount] in donations over [Timeframe].
Participated in promotional events in local community, met fans and clients and offered professional station representation.
Met with clients and discussed options for music and particular songs for each special event.
Found and researched stories and cutting news to maintain accuracy of station.
Utilized well-developed communication, active listening and engagement skills when interviewing guests, speaking with callers and taking song requests on-air.
Played mix of songs which matched station format and avoided dead air by closely monitoring length of each song.
Proofread news stories for accuracy and edited to fit within specific time frames.
Read prewritten script material, which included commercials, ads and public service announcements.
Interviewed range of different guests and newsmakers for on air segments.
Utilized perfect pronunciation and inflexion skills to deliver news and features stories on air to diverse audience.
Discussed latest music and performers on air in informative and enthusiastic way to entertain listeners.
Gathered and verified factual information regarding stories through interviews, observation and research.
Hosted weekly station contests, including ZYDECO Cruises, Back to School Haircuts
Protected the company's interests in community negotiations while using communication and people skills to maintain positive business relationships.
Pitched 5-10 story ideas each week.

Project SpecialistCity Of Lake Charles Louisiana | City , STATE | December 2005 - December 2012

Maintained daily communication with vendors to drive forward progress of project.
Coordinated all phases of construction projects from inception to completion.
Maintained safe work environment with zero accidents or lost work days.
Enhanced traceability by processing, reviewing and developed organization systems for project documentation.
Diminished costs, reviewed and qualified competitive subcontractor bids prior to contract execution.
Saved money by overseeing cost-effective material sourcing and effective work orders.

Disc JockeyCumulus Media | City , STATE | December 1985 - December 1998

Called out to guests via microphone, encouraging dancing and participation in upbeat songs at weddings and other celebrations.
Read prewritten script material, which included commercials, ads and public service announcements.
Led concept development, graphics, storytelling and delivery of segment ideas.
Discussed latest music and performers on air in informative and enthusiastic way to entertain listeners.
Networked with various industry leaders and experts to gather multiple perspectives on issues.
Introduced fresh and new angles on previously-reported material to update and inform readers.
Simplified topics such as healthcare, energy, government and technology through clear, concise and compelling writing.
Met with clients and discussed options for music and particular songs for each special event.
Interviewed range of different guests and newsmakers for on air segments.
Utilized well-developed communication, active listening and engagement skills when interviewing guests, speaking with callers and taking song requests on-air.
Wrote, produced and cut concepts and spots for show launches, current shows and advertiser-sponsored campaigns.
Set up equipment for broadcasts and promotions at station remotes.
Presented local news and feature reports in public radio style on both local and national news programs.
Researched potential news or feature stories for timely and quality distribution to public.

Education and Training

High School DiplomaSunset High School, Sunset. La | City, State

Associate of Science: Mass Communication University of Louisiana At Lafayette | | City, State | August 1991

Resume Overview

School Attended

Sunset High School, Sunset. La
University of Louisiana At Lafayette

Job Titles Held:

Program Director
Disc Jockey
Project Specialist

Degrees

High School Diploma
Associate of Science : Mass Communication

Program Director Resume Example

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